Out Of The Cradle
Rush · Other Songs - Rush
It's a yearning
It's not a race
It's a journey
It's not an act
It's attraction
It's not a style
It's an action
It's a dream for the waking
It's a flower touched by flame
It's not a gift for the giving
It's a power with a hundred names
Surge of energy, spark of inspiration
The breath of love is electricity
Maybe Time is a bird in flight
Endlessly mocking
Here we come out of the cradle
Endlessly rocking
Endlessly rocking
It's the hand
That rocks the cradle
It's the motion
That swings the sky
It's method on the edge of madness
It's a balance on the edge of a knife
It's a smile on the edge of sadness
It's a dance on the edge of life
Out Of The Cradle
Rush's 'Out Of The Cradle' stands as a defining track from their 1974 debut album, *Rush*, capturing the band's early fusion of progressive rock and hard rock. The song features the distinctive vocal style of Geddy Lee and the driving, melodic guitar work of Alex Lifeson, establishing the sonic template for the group's future evolution. As a staple of their early discography, the recording showcases the band's technical proficiency and complex time signatures that would become hallmarks of their catalog. Released during a pivotal era for Canadian rock, the track exemplifies the genre's shift toward more intricate compositions while maintaining an anthemic quality that resonates with fans decades later. It remains a critical song point into understanding Rush's foundational sound and their enduring influence on the progressive rock landscape.